Geography
Edge Hill University
UCAS Code: F801 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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Access to HE Diploma
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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T Level
UCAS Tariff
To include Geography, Environmental Science or a related subject. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above or Level 2 Adult Numeracy (or equivalent) is also required.
About this course
Discover the processes and changes in the Earth’s physical environment and understand the role humans play on our planet. You’ll travel for fieldwork, use industry-standard software and explore pressing environmental issues on our Geography BSc course.
Examine geography from the perspective of the Earth’s physical environments, landscapes and environmental processes on our Geography BSc course. We’ll equip you to use your knowledge of these to better understand the environmental and societal challenges we’re all facing.
UK and international fieldwork opportunities will broaden your horizons and inspire your research. You’ll visit destinations across Europe – which previously have included Tenerife, Mallorca and Cumbria. Plus, you’ll use the latest industry technology to gain experience in geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. You can also tailor your degree to your interests, with the opportunity to select subject-specific and complementary modules.
We run tailored careers and employability activities to help you plan for life after completing your Geography BSc. After three years, you’ll have developed subject-specific and transferable skills useful in both the public and private sector. You might consider working in environmental management, remote sensing or environmental education.
We also have a Geography BA course available for students interested in human geography. You will have options to study modules from the BA course on the BSc degree.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Assessments give you the opportunity to display your knowledge and understanding and to develop and demonstrate your competence in subject-specific and key skills. Modules are assessed by either coursework only or a mixture of coursework and examination. Exams never count for more than 60% of the total mark for modules that include an examination. Coursework includes practical portfolios, essays, project reports, field notebooks, individual and group oral presentations and poster presentations.
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